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The All Sufficiency of
Christ JesusWith Bishop Ronald K. Powell
Colossians 2:10
Paul writing in Colossians 2:10 says, “And you are
complete in Him.”
That means exactly what it says: the all
sufficiency of Christ.
You are, complete in Him.
1 Corinthians 1:30 English Standard Version
30 And because of Him you are in Christ Jesus,
who became to us wisdom from God,
righteousness and sanctification and
redemption,
2 Corinthians 12:9 English Standard Version
9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for
you, for my power is made perfect in
weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more
gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of
Christ may rest upon me.
Ephesians 1:3 English Standard Version
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every
spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,
Hebrews 10:14 English Standard Version
14 For by a single offering he has perfected for all
time those who are being sanctified.
2 Peter 1:3 English Standard Version (ESV)
3 His divine power has granted to us all things
that pertain to life and godliness, through the
knowledge of him who called us to his own glory
and excellence,
Beyond Religion – A Relationship
When a person receives Jesus Christ as Lord and
Savior, they enter into an all-sufficient
relationship with an all-sufficient Christ!
Colossians 1:14 English Standard Version
14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of
sins.
Religion VS Relationship
Religion says “Do”
Relationship says “Done”
Colossians 1:16 English Standard Version
For by him all things were created, in heaven
and on earth, visible and invisible, whether
thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—
all things were created through him and for
him.
Colossians 2:3 English Standard Version
3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of
wisdom and knowledge.
Colossians 2:9 English Standard Version (ESV)
9 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells
bodily,
THE PROBLEM:
AN INADEQUATE VIEW OF JESUS
Paul had never been to Colossae (2:1), but had heard of a problem there
Someone was teaching that in addition to Jesus, a Christian needs to adopt special “rules” – or else he/she really isn’t right with God
To counter, Paul argues that in Christ we have all things necessary. He doesn’t need to be “supplemented” with anything!
THE “COLOSSIAN HERESY”
Used deceptive arguments in a plausible manner
Based on philosophy, human tradition, & the “elemental spirits of the world”
Required circumcision
Imposed rules about food & drink
Involved observance of festivals & new moons, asceticism, & angel worship
Supposedly based on visions
ROOT PROBLEMS WITH THIS HERESY
It “took people captive”
It passed judgment on those who resisted its teachings
It was based on human arrogance (“puffed up”)
It didn’t hold fast to “the Head” (Jesus)
Its rules sounded wise & “spiritual” but were of no value in controlling the flesh
PAUL’S RESPONSE
Jesus is entirely adequate, b/c He is no less than God (1:15, 2:9)
When we are buried with Christ in baptism, we receive all we need – no other “externals” are necessary (2:11-15)
Christians have the responsibility to resist the imposition of human rules that do not come from Christ & that do not help control the flesh
Once we have been “raised with Christ,” we should seek the things where Christ is & set our minds on heavenly – not earthly – things
Having the right mind-set will cause us to behave properly toward one another
Colossians 1:12-14 King James Version (KJV)
12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath
made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance
of the saints in light:
13 Who hath delivered us from the power of
darkness, and hath translated us into the
kingdom of his dear Son:
14 In whom we have redemption through his
blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Colossians 3:4 English Standard Version (ESV)
4 When Christ who is your life appears, then you
also will appear with him in glory.
Jesus Completes US
Jesus brings complete salvation,
complete forgiveness,
complete victory,
for you are complete in Him.
All you need in the spiritual dimension for time
and eternity He gives; and by faith, you receive
it.
Closing:
Colossians 2:8 King James Version (KJV)
8 Beware lest any man spoil you through
philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of
men, after the rudiments of the world, and not
after Christ.